The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 534 - Chapter 534 Chapter 533 Then I'll Just Casually Play

Chapter 534: Chapter 533: Then I’ll Just Casually Play Chapter 534: Chapter 533: Then I’ll Just Casually Play Qi Zhen was mentally exhausted.

Although Xiao Qimo and his father, Xiao Huazun, sat silently in their seats, it was only because of their good self-discipline that they hadn’t turned hostile.

But the aura around the two men had already turned very cold.

The audience seated in front and behind could easily notice it and naturally shrunk away from them a little.

Throughout it all, Lu Mian maintained her calm and composed demeanor, which was just her nature, adept at controlling her emotions.

Even though she had long seen through everything, she hadn’t taken it to heart much.

Yet when Shao Yunxuan and her daughter reversed the accusation and questioned Xiao’s mother, Lu Mian couldn’t stand by and do nothing.

Lu Mian gave Qi Zhen a reassuring look, then lazily stood up; immediately, a spotlight in the theater shone upon her.

“I will ‘clear the air’ for you!” Her words landed with force, her resonant voice tinged with a hint of cold disdain, and the faint curve of her lips added to her unruly arrogance.

Immediately, the theater buzzed with noise, especially among the students of Pu Huaiyin seated in the back rowaEUR”their discussion was fervent.

“Is she really going up on stage?”

“To be honest, that piece is really difficult.

I think Shao Yunxuan played it pretty well; I’m afraid Miss Lu is going to lose.”

“The key issue is that she’s injured!

Everyone knows that a pianist’s hands are their most treasured asset, can she even play?”

“Hey, now I’m a bit into conspiracy theories.

Maybe, the Xiao family really wants to use this opportunity to push that Miss Lu into the limelight.

It’s a pity that no matter how outstanding Shao Yunxuan is, she can only be cannon fodder, cheering for nothing!”

“Hush…

keep it down, let’s just watch and see!”

Today, Lu Mian wore a black suit, and as she stood up, she leisurely undid one of the buttons on her suit jacket, casually pulled it off, revealing the light blue chiffon shirt beneath of excellent quality and high-grade design.

She casually threw the jacket over the seat, and Xiao Qimo reached out to take it, folding it neatly for her.

It was just a simple act of removing a jacket, but when she did it, it was exceptionally pleasing to the eyeaEUR”restrained and self-disciplined, yet with its own unique charm.

Her skin was naturally a cold white tone, and the light blue shirt made her complexion appear even more pale and translucent.

She casually tucked some stray hairs behind her ear, and under the dazzling spotlight, she stood aloof, looking down on everything.

After giving reassuring smiles to Qi Zhen, Xiao Qimo, and Xiao Huazun, Lu Mian headed straight for the stage.

As she walked, she unwrapped the bandage around her left hand with her other hand.

She had injured her left hand in a drinking match earlier, and Doctor Qi had wrapped it up thickly every day, so now she had to peel it off layer by layer.

By the time she reached the stage, the bandage was almost completely off.

She flexed the fingers of her left hand a few times; there was still a scar near the Yuji Acupoint, but it seemed to be in tolerable condition.

She casually shoved the gauze into her pocket, her gestures natural and easygoing.

Shao Yunxuan hadn’t expected Lu Mian to really dare to take the stage and stood there holding the microphone, stunned for a good while before coming to her senses.

Lu Mian took the initiative to take the microphone, didn’t look at the audience below, just looked at Shao Yunxuan lightly and tugged her lips.

“Since Miss Shao has graciously invited me, I’ll just play a bit.”

Just a bit of playing…

Those words ignited a fire in Shao YunxuanaEUR”how could she allow such frivolity here?

This was Jinjing’s Grand Theater!

“Lu Mian, stop messing around!

Don’t you know your own limits?” Shao Yunxuan rebuked through clenched teeth.

Lu Mian glanced back at her, didn’t say a word, yet silenced Shao Yunxuan on the spot.

Being stared at by those clear, penetrating eyes, Shao Yunxuan felt extremely uncomfortableaEUR”all of a sudden, she broke into a cold sweat and couldn’t hold her back as straight as before.

She didn’t understand why she felt this way, with only one term coming to mindaEUR””presence.”

She could only watch as Lu Mian smirked mischievously and walked towards the piano in the center of the stage.

She had a feeling that Lu Mian was going to ruin her plans…

Before she had time to think it through, fluid and lively notes flowed from the stage.

All the audience turned their attention to Lu Mian.

The spotlight that had been on Shao Yunxuan now illuminated Lu Mian alone.

Pu Huaiyin, who had been ready to watch a joke, touched his chin, unable to figure out what plot was unfolding.

How had a Xiao Family daughter-in-law suddenly appeared?

“Old Kun, what do you think about this?”

Kunyang shook his head and did not respond to Pu Huaiyin.

Pu Huaiyin awkwardly touched his nose, his thoughts in disarray.

It didn’t matter anymore.

Watching the excitement was all that was important, and it seemed Chu Kong’s reputation would be ruined today either way!

After Lu Mian settled into her seat, a string of fluid, waterfall-like notes poured forth.

Kunyang’s originally inquisitive and puzzled gaze lit up instantly, like a lightbulb switching on.

The audience below was also stunned.

Lu Mian hadn’t started playing from the beginning, choosing only the climax of the piece.

Each of her fingers moved as if they were independent entities, agile and swift on the black and white keys.

She didn’t need to look at the score; with her eyes slightly closed, it was as if by instinct.

She struck each note accurately and swiftly, with decisive crispness.

Zero errors!

Zero lag!

Kunyang was so moved that he raised his hands again, sitting in his seat, following Lu Mian’s rhythm, excitedly and vigorously keeping the beat.

The sensation of a smooth, uninterrupted flow brought him back to the passionate years of conducting orchestras.

This was the correct way to play “The Four Seasons”!

This was the essence of “The Four Seasons”!

“High, the level is indeed high!” Kunyang kept saying.

Pu Huaiyin nodded perfunctorily, not expecting Miss Lu to have some skills; the situation was getting more interesting.

Qi Zhen gripped a handful of sweat, looking worriedly at the stage.

“It’s all my fault; Mianmian’s injury hasn’t healed yet!”

Xiao Qimo glanced at his mother and rubbed his temples.

With an injury still healing, she could perform such high-level leaps, tremolo, and other techniques.

Her piano playing skills…

He feared that another wave of forces vying for her were about to emerge.

It was exhausting.

The audience was intoxicated by the performance, but Lu Mian had already stopped playing.

She gracefully rose, seemingly without any reluctance to leave the stage, and taking the microphone went back to Shao Yunxuan’s side, her gaze fixed on her.

Shao Yunxuan’s eyes were filled with shock, she kept moving back, not daring to make eye contact with Lu Mian.

How could this be…

How could it be!

Lu Mian couldn’t possibly play that smoothly?

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She had spent so much time, even studying the video frame by frame, and hadn’t been able to reach that level.

How did Lu Mian do it?

Lu Mian, looking at an increasingly guilt-ridden Shao Yunxuan, didn’t say much.

She simply stated, “Actually, this piece isn’t called ‘The Four Seasons’.”

“…” Shao Yunxuan’s face turned pale, biting her lip without speaking.

“The piece itself wasn’t named.

Now, I think ‘Ma Bian’ is quite appropriate.

Miss Shao, what do you think?”

After saying this, Lu Mian scoffed lightly, stuffed the microphone back into Shao Yunxuan’s hand, and without waiting for a response, she walked down the stage with a mischievous curve to her lips.

So many eyes were on her, but she was completely unfazed.

Just as she had said, she went on stage, truly just to play casually…

In the theater, thunderous applause erupted like a storm.

Shao Yunxuan was clutching the microphone for dear life, standing frozen in the center of the stage, unable to utter a single word…

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